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About Dietitians Australia

Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing over 8000 members in Australia and overseas.

Our mission is to champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities.

We’re the leading voice of the dietetics and nutrition profession.

Are you ready for your next leadership challenge?

Man and boy in the kitchen

About Dietitians Australia

Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing over 8000 members in Australia and overseas.

Our mission is to champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities.

We’re the leading voice of the dietetics and nutrition profession.

A strong member community

Founded in 1976 as the Australian Association of Dietetics, Dietitians Australia has grown into an inspiring and dynamic association that supports members with:

  • continuing professional development
  • access to publications and research
  • networking opportunities
  • awards and recognition
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A strong member community

Founded in 1976 as the Australian Association of Dietetics, Dietitians Australia has grown into an inspiring and dynamic association that supports members with:

  • continuing professional development
  • access to publications and research
  • networking opportunities
  • awards and recognition

Influencing health policy

Dietitians Australia advocate on public health nutrition issues to ensure all Australians get sound advice.

Their aim is to improve nutritional health across the country and give expert advice to support the health of all Australians.

They work with the government, agencies, and other bodies to influence health policy. Dietitians Australia represent their APDs and support their work in helping Australians become healthier.

They also work to raise the profile of the industry through their media and communications activities.

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women in table of vegetables image

Influencing health policy

Dietitians Australia advocate on public health nutrition issues to ensure all Australians get sound advice.

Their aim is to improve nutritional health across the country and give expert advice to support the health of all Australians.

They work with the government, agencies, and other bodies to influence health policy. Dietitians Australia represent their APDs and support their work in helping Australians become healthier.

They also work to raise the profile of the industry through their media and communications activities.

Dietitians Australiaā€™s purpose

Dietitians Australia is the leading voice in nutrition and dietetics in Australia.

Dietitians Australia help build healthier communities by communicating credible and timely nutrition messages to the public. Through advocacy, they campaign for healthy food systems that are accessible for Australians. They also work to foster world-class research to support evidence-based practice.

Purpose

Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing more than 8500 members in Australia and overseas.

Vision

The leading voice in nutrition and dietetics.

Mission

To champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities.

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Foundation roles and responsibilities

  • Promoting and supporting their members and the work they do
  • Protecting the regulatory functions for nutrition and dietetic professionals
  • Assuring organisational and financial viability and sustainability

Values

  • Integrity
  • Courage
  • Transparency
  • Equity

Purpose

Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing more than 8500 members in Australia and overseas.

Vision

The leading voice in nutrition and dietetics.

Mission

To champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities.

suiit case gear

Foundation roles and responsibilities

  • Promoting and supporting their members and the work they do
  • Protecting the regulatory functions for nutrition and dietetic professionals
  • Assuring organisational and financial viability and sustainability

Values

  • Best Practice
  • Best Experience
  • Respect
  • Positive Energy
  • Itā€™s Personal

Dietitians Australiaā€™s purpose

Dietitians Australia is the leading voice in nutrition and dietetics in Australia.

Dietitians Australia help build healthier communities by communicating credible and timely nutrition messages to the public. Through advocacy, they campaign for healthy food systems that are accessible for Australians. They also work to foster world-class research to support evidence-based practice.

Purpose

Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing more than 8500 members in Australia and overseas.

Vision

The leading voice in nutrition and dietetics.

Mission

To champion the professional nutrition and dietetic workforce to empower people and communities.

suiit case gear

Foundation roles and responsibilities

  • Promoting and supporting their members and the work they do
  • Protecting the regulatory functions for nutrition and dietetic professionals
  • Assuring organisational and financial viability and sustainability

Values

  • Integrity
  • Courage
  • Transparency
  • Equity

Dietitians Australia Opportunities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Operating Officer to play a pivotal role in steering the operational mechanisms of our organisation, supporting the CEO and other managerial figures, and ensuring the smooth functioning of corporate services.Ā 

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